[khulitz03]

I really miss Ilocos Norte--my home... halos twice a year nlng kc kung umuuwi ako ... For those na hindi pa nakakarating sa Ilocos, here's a tour of our province.. At para sa mga namimiss ang Ilocos na katulad ko eto ang way para balikan ang mga memories sa Norte..

If you were to go there, you yould come to see the scenic and historic spots that truly exhibit the experiences, spirit and character of the Ilocanos... Moreover, you would come to feel the Ilocanos' warm hospitality that tenderly offers a delightul and cozy stay in Ilocandia...

Syempre ung mga nakalagay lang dito eh ung mga napuntahan ko na...enjoy!

STA MONICA CHURCH (Sarrat)
--My home town.. hehehe... Sarrat, Ilocos Norte is popular for two reasons. One, it’s the birthplace of President Ferdinand Marcos and two, the Parish Church, Sta Monica, is where his daughter Irene got married in June of 1983.The wedding rivaled that of Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s and was considered the “wedding of the century” in the Philippines.Ayun! hehehehe

Ang pagkakaintindi ko, ung ruin ay nagsilbing “trial/court building” noong Spanish Era.. Nung 1997 lang narestore at ginawang Parish Museum...

Sarrat's only 7 kilometers east of Ilocos Norte’s capital, Laoag City.





meron ding wishing well jan.---->>>


PAOAY CHURCH
--Ang famous fortresslike church na ginawa nung 1704 ng mga Augustinian.. Imagine niyo kung ganu na siya katagal.The massive buttressess, exterior staircases, and facade are "earthquake naroque". Ung walls ay yari sa corals faced with bricks at nahaluan un ng hard lime mortar na gawa sa juice ng sugar cane imbes na tubig...Siguro anhirap ginawa un...
The separate three-storey Bell tower, dating from 1793 was used by local guerillas in World war II and as a lookout by the Katipuneros during the revolution. The convento is across the street from the church.



Blue Lagoon or Maira-ira Beach (Pagudpud)
-- Eto ung beach na malimit na pinupuntahan naming magbabarkada lalo na pag end semester na...sobrang relaxing pag nandito ka..pero dahil walng overnight accomodation dito, magdala nlng ng tent kung gusto niyong magovernight.. hehehe



Saud White Beach(Pagudpud)
-- ang tinatawag na Boracay of the North..kasing puti ng sand sa Blue Lagoon.. It is a favorite place for movie producers, foreign and local correspondents, foreign travel writers to shoot their films because of its breathtaking views and unique atmosphere. It is even featured in the Internet that makes it very popular, a world–class destination. The beach is along stretch sand framing the heart shaped calm emerald water of the Saud Bay.
Every year, hundreds and even thousands of tourists come to visit the place to see for themselves the wonders of nature that awaits them. A paradise they really love to see.



Bangui Windmills
-- Ito ang isa sa mga maipagmamalaki ng Ilocos at Pilipinas.. First of its kind sa South East Asia.Composed of 15 wind turbines at ang taas ng bawat isa'y halos katumbas ng 23-storey high building o 70 meters. At ung bawat blades eh may habang 41-meters and take note nasa shoreline to ha.. kaya pag nandun ka, para ka talagang nililipad.. Yahoooo!



Cape Bojeador Light House (Burgos)
-- This is one of the must see landmarks when visiting Ilocos Norte province. Eto ung pinakamataas na lighthouse sa buong Pilipinas (estimated a total height of around 160 meters high; tower height = 17 meters approximate) na ginawa nung 1892 and until now eh gumagana pa. Ayun! dito rin nagshoshooting ung mga artista lalo na ung kapanahunan ni FPJ..



Winding Patapat Bridge (Pagudpud)
-- Patapat bridge is a winding bridge na may habang 1.2 kilometro na matatagpuan sa gilid ng North Cordillera Mountain. Tinatawag din itong “French Riviera of the North”.. Hahaha hindi ko alam kung bakit.. Along the bridge, you can pass the Mabugabog Falls that serves as a source of power for the mini hydroelectric plant. It is only during the rainy days when it shows its splendor with its water dropping rhythmically to precipice on the rocky shore of the sea below.
While at the middle of the bridge, you could take a look at the amazing view of the sea and the luxuriant mountains that is 200 meters above sea level. So kahit pagod ka sa byahe, sulit naman!!



Lapaz Sand Dunes (Laoag)
-- Ang tinatawag na Dessert of the North...Naging famous dahil ginawa itong setting ng mga pelikula ni Fernando Poe lalo na ung Panday and you can just imagine it when you are already in this place. (Thanks to Anton sa pic)



Batac City
-- "Home of Great Leaders"...isa sa pinakamahalagang lugar sa puso ko..Dito lumaki si Marcos, pinanganak si Gregorio Aglipay na founder ng Philippine Independent Church, better known as the Aglipayan Church, at si Gen. Artemio Ricarte, the "Father of the Philippine Army". Dito rin matatagpuan ang Mariano Marcos State University (My Alma Mater, dito ako nahasa na maging engineer, hehehe)...
Kilala ang batac dahil a masarap na empanada ---->>

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[diaven]

proud to be an ilocano..

tga bacarra, ilocos norte nman aq..

hehe

[neyney00]

wow gusto ko pumunta jan kasama mahal ko waaa

[PINOY_RADICAL]

NICE THREAD!!!

STA MONICA CHURCH (Sarrat) --- wow!

tara byahe tayo!

huwag maging dayuhan sa sariling bayan!!!

[mandarf]

nice..im from ilocos norte (laoag city)

[jerwin17]

nagtour kami jan last september 2008... i love pagudpud and the bridges

[Exia]

I've never been there.
Siguro pag ok na saka ako pupunta jan.

[khulitz03]

Originally Posted by neyney00

wow gusto ko pumunta jan kasama mahal ko waaa

tama! maganda dun sa blue lagoon... hehehehe

[neyney00]

^actually gusto ko pumunta sa lahat ng pinakita mu, perfect to sa mga kailangan ng rest sa work

[pretty_slasher13]

we'll be going to vigan-laoag-pagudpud sa weekend. baka naman my alam kayong place to stay... yung mura lang sana... if possible yung pwede magluto...

thanks!